Category: Self-Compassion

Let’s do a quick reality check in the form of two questions: Mentally jot down one aspect of your life that you’re worried others judging you about. (Physical appearance? Certain unwanted habits? Your status with work?) Now ask yourself this: In the last month/6 months/12 months, how many times has someone BESIDES YOURSELF explicitly judgedRead more about A Quick Judgment Reality Check: 2 Questions & 3 Fast Facts[…]

Sexual desire or its absence. Religious beliefs or the belief that the here-and-now is all we’ve got. The thoughts or experiences that make us feel weird, or embarrassed, or alone. One reason I’m such a fan of counseling is that it’s a space to talk freely about aspects of our lives that sometimes go unspoken toRead more about When the Political Gets Especially Personal[…]

Last week, my email dinged with a message from a magazine writer asking for an interview. Hurrah! I thought. I love talking about therapy! But then I read closely. The writer wanted my expert tips on how parents should design their children’s rooms for optimal development, including the “right” kinds of toys. I felt my heart slowly sink back to it’sRead more about Why You Won’t See Me Quoted In A Magazine Next Month[…]

I’ve been thinking lots lately about everything that gets in the way of self-compassion. For most of us, it’s much easier to feel compassionate toward others — especially children — than it is to feel some gentle kindness or understanding toward ourselves. When it comes to relating to our own imperfect selves, we’re impatient and critical.Read more about Newsflash! Self-Compassion and Self-Improvement Aren’t Enemies[…]

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-Maggie Walsh, PhD, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Instructor of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University
Child, Adolescent and Family Therapist

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Executive Director, Quaker Voluntary Service